How do I configure my monitor/operating system for optimal color display?

How do I configure my monitor/operating system for optimal color display? I'm a web developer, and for a hobby I take photos and edit them on my computer. I've found that sometimes I miss stuff on my own monitor that are apparent on other monitors (aliased edges that didn't appear on my screen, for example.)
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bert [Entry]

"I find the Lagom LCD monitor test pages to be very useful for this. It's the first site I visit after hooking up a new monitor.

I've also noticed the same difference in VGA vs. DVI, but I only have personal observation to back that up, no actual data. Perhaps somebody more knowledgeable about the tech could give us a definitive answer."

bert [Entry]

"If you can get your hands on some monitor calibration hardware then that is the way to go.

Otherwise get an ICC profile from your monitor's manufacturer (if they provide one) and load it into windows. See the Color Management app in Vista's control panel. You can download an XP color management tool from Microsoft."